nursing home in Columbus Junction, IA
Colonial Manors of Columbus Community
814 Springer Avenue, Columbus Junction, IA 52738 · (319) 728-2276
★★★★★4
Above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★2
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Colonial Manors of Columbus Community at a glance
Colonial Manors of Columbus Community is a 39-bed for-profit nursing home in Columbus Junction, Iowa (Louisa County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Iowa average of 3.1.
Residents receive about 3.5 hours of nursing care per day (0.4 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (July 24, 2025) found 2 health citations. The Iowa average is 6.5.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 21.2% per year (state average 44%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 39
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- April 1, 2003
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Louisa County
- CMS Certification Number
- 165476
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.46 hrs | 3.82 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.37 hrs | 0.74 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.40 hrs | 2.52 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Average |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.18 hrs | 3.37 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 21.2% | 44% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 50% | 42.1% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 2 | 6 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 17 | 54.5 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $19,286 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 39 | 65 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 31 | 52 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 78.5% | 81.5% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 7% | 3.8% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 13.3% | 4.2% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 10.8% | 19.5% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0% | 2.4% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 1.5% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 25% | 17.1% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 15% | 16.6% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 3.4% | 4.6% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 8.1% | 4.2% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 14.1% | 20.8% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 24.3% | 25.6% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 84.8% | 95.3% | 95.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 86.8% | 94% | 93.6% | Worse |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 2.1% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 80% | 84% | 82% | Average |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 20 health deficiencies and 6 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 24, 2025 Fire safety | Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0354 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 1, 2025 |
| July 24, 2025 Standard | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 23, 2025 |
| July 24, 2025 Standard | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0607 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 23, 2025 |
| August 15, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0921 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 3, 2024 |
| August 15, 2024 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 3, 2024 |
| August 15, 2024 Fire safety | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0711 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 4, 2024 |
| August 15, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 3, 2024 |
| August 15, 2024 Standard | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0636 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 13, 2024 |
| August 15, 2024 Standard | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 13, 2024 |
| August 15, 2024 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 13, 2024 |
| August 15, 2024 Standard | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 13, 2024 |
| August 15, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 13, 2024 |
| August 15, 2024 Standard | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 13, 2024 |
| August 15, 2024 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 13, 2024 |
| August 15, 2024 Standard | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 13, 2024 |
| August 15, 2024 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 13, 2024 |
| August 15, 2024 Standard | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0865 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected September 13, 2024 |
| October 12, 2023 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 20, 2023 |
| October 12, 2023 Standard | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 12, 2023 |
| October 12, 2023 Standard | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0881 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 12, 2023 |
| October 12, 2023 Standard | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0791 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 12, 2023 |
| October 12, 2023 Standard | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 12, 2023 |
| October 12, 2023 Standard | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 12, 2023 |
| October 12, 2023 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 12, 2023 |
| October 12, 2023 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 12, 2023 |
| October 12, 2023 Standard | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 12, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIGHTON CONSULTING GROUP LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| CUTLER HAND, SARAH K Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/23/2025 |
| DIGITAL STEW SERVICES INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| HEALTHCARE OF IOWA INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/31/2017 |
| KRISTINA GEORGE Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/14/2025 |
| MILLENNIUM REHAB & CONSULTING INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/31/2017 |
| NACOS, GEORGE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/23/2025 |
| TDT CPA'S AND ADVISORS PC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2012 |
| WILLIAM BURKE LTD Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/31/2013 |
| BOHLING, DIANNE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/18/2014 |
| BUSER, LAMOYNE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2023 |
| KELTNER, KASEY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/22/2017 |
| WILSON, DANIEL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/07/2025 |
| HUSTON, THOMAS M Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/18/2020 |
| KELTNER, KASEY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2018 |
| MCFARLAND, ELYSSA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/07/2025 |
| SENTS, STEVEN A Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2005 |
| CUTLER HAND, SARAH K Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/12/2007 |
| NACOS, GEORGE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/12/2007 |
| SKUBAL, AMANDA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/10/2019 |
| SKUBAL, BRIANA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/03/2017 |
| WELLS, MELINDA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/21/2024 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Colonial Manors of Columbus Community's rating?
Colonial Manors of Columbus Community has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Iowa nursing homes is 3.1 stars.
How many inspection citations did Colonial Manors of Columbus Community receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 2 citations, compared with a Iowa average of 6.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Colonial Manors of Columbus Community accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Colonial Manors of Columbus Community?
It is for profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Colonial Manors of Columbus Community and how do I contact it?
Colonial Manors of Columbus Community is at 814 Springer Avenue, Columbus Junction, IA 52738. Phone: (319) 728-2276.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.